Burano Italy, a Venice's island - Official Site, Guide and Tours BURANO SOCIAL Burano Italy, a Venice's Island Welcome to isoladiburano.it the Official Website of Burano in Italy, the coloured island of lace. Home of big artists like Baldassare Galuppi, Remigio Barbaro and Pino Donaggio, as well as inspirer of the Arte Buranella. Many international magazines include Burano among the top 10 most colorful cities in the world, although it would be more appropriate to bring it within the first 10 most colorful places in the world or between the 10 most colorful locations in the world. Tour of Burano. From left: Burano's colors reflected on the green water of the canals, coloured houses of Burano, a half red and half green house in Burano. The Colours of Burano All visitors of Burano remain intrigued by the many colours and the coloured houses that are reflected into the green waters of channels, by the leaning bell tower , by the tranquility and the calmness with which the elderly ladies embroider original Burano lace by their tombolo (or lace pillow), while they are laughing and chatting in squares among them.

It seems to be in paradise. Children who dart freely with their bicycles, balconies with multicolored flowers, fishermen who put up fresh fish from their traditional boats. From left: the leaning tower of Burano, the square of Burano and the leaning tower behind the church. Just gone ashore from actv ferry ( purchasing Burano's water bus tickets ), you will be in a green lawn where a Remigio Barbaro's solemn sculpture is placed. Pursuing the shores you will arrive to center of the Island: Galuppi Square; here neighbourly ladies invite the most curious visitors to come into their shops to admire the lace working . Although in lacemaking in Burano is the main craftsmanship attraction, enchanting is also the " lume glass working ": a technique born in the nearby island of Murano, but also widespread in the other islands of the Venetian Lagoon. Burano is not an exception to this and it is quite easy to come across some little shops where you can admire this type of Murano glass processing. Real glass factories in miniature, such as the shop located in Fondamenta Giudecca 132, inside a typical and small green house.

If you search for a place to eat like a local, Burano is very famous for its fish dishes, the most famous of which is the "risotto de gò": the broth in which the rice is cooked and creamed is extracted from the "gò" a fish typical of the Venice lagoon, known in English under the name of "goby". The dishes of the Burano's cuisine are served in restaurants, who despite being known from the point of view of the quality of the service, in the kitchen maintain the genuineness of a typical old "trattoria buranella" (a Burano's tavern) and where you can still eat delicious fresh fish. If your time is short, there are anyway several pizzerias or you can opt for a delicious icecream in a bar or a typical Burano's cookie (the most famous are the "Bussolà" and the "Esse") in a pastry store , enjoying it until the end of Piazza Galuppi where San Martino Bishop's Church is located: inside, in addition to a lot of important works, there is a famous opera of Gian Battista Tiepolo. Sideways is located the Santa Barbara's Chapel.

Always in the same square there is the "Museo del Merletto" (Lace Museum), the Town Hall, a well made of Istria's stone and the Baldassare Galuppi's sculpture made by Remigio Barbaro, the well-known sculptor from Burano. Sideways the church, some stands offer local souvernirs for a cheap price. Moreover every Wednesday morning not far from the church the street market takes place and two minutes far from the center you can take a look at the fish market, where to see the typical venetian lagoon sea-food. Among Burano's tiny streets there are a lot of "capitelli" (capitals) placed in the calli entrances and, searching for them, surely you will bump into the most famous and coloured house in the island: "la Casa di Bepi Suà" (the house of Joseph Sweaty), painted with the use of many colors, divided into geometric shapes. From left: the famous and colorful Bepi's house in Burano, Balssare Galuppi Square of Burano, the Burano's lace museum. The typical Burano's houses are mainly squared-shaped and are divided into two or three floors.

At the low ground there is the kitchen, the breakfast nook and the toilet. At the next floors there are the bedrooms. The different colours of the houses, which today rappresent the our island main feature, at a previous time was useful to delimit the properties. Notwithstanding an ancient legend narrates that fishermen painted their houses to see them from long distance when they were far away for fishing. Where is Burano in Italy? Burano is an island in the Northern Venetian Lagoon, 11 Km northeastern far from Murano and Venice, to which it is connected by the Canale Bisatto - Canale Carbonera - Scomenzera San Giacomo's trail: this route from Venice to Burano takes 45 minutes by boat. This island is easily reachable also from Treporti (10 minutes) and Punta Sabbioni (30 minutes), two Cavallino-Treporti's resorts which overlook on the lagoon. Today in Burano there are around 3000 inhabitants, while the total number of people living in Venice and its islands is about 60000.

If you're going to visit Burano, you can find all the necessary information and suggestions on the page " getting to Burano ". From left: people visiting Burano, sunset in Burano, typical landscape of Burano in Italy History of Burano The inhabitants of Altino, escaping from barbarian invasion, find refuge in the islands of lagoon, giving them the names of the six doors of their thrown over city: Murano , Mazzorbo , Burano, Torcello , Ammiana e Costanziaca. The name "Burano" arise from "Porta Boreana", the northern door of the city. In these islands the first houses were build on palafittes, with walls made of woven canes and afterwards plastered with mud. They were very light buildings constituted by an unique room, because the ground was too tender. Beds were made of dry leaves. Later these raw houses were changed with buildings made of bricks and the older ones were used like warehouses. Some scholar believe that Burano was not risen where it is situated today. In some ancient text is written that the island was situated nearest the sea and that its inhabitants must escape from it because of the strong tidal wave.

Instead in other texts is written which the position of Burano was never changed and which it has saved the island from malaria. Since the time of Venetian Republic, Burano had only 8000 poor inhabitants (now 3000) predominantly fishermans and farmers. Thanks to the craft of lace workers, the island grew economically, exporting its fantastic laces all over the world. Today Burano is lotted into five joined by bridge quarters: "San Martino Destro", "San Martino Sinistro", "San Mauro", "Giucecca" and "Terranova", traversed by their mill runs "Rio Ponticello", "Rio Zuecca" and "Rio Terranova". The last big change was the principal mill run's closing off to build the square, which takes its name from the famous musician Baldassare Galuppi . What are the major activities in Burano? Once time ago fishing was the main job in Burano, while today is tourism besides retail trade and restaurants. That's why this site is intended as a small tourist guide to Venice and its islands which can help you to find answers to simple questions about Venice Italy as "where in Italy is Venice" .

Fishing in the lagoon of Venice Does handcraft exists in Burano? Burano is very famous for its needle lace. However on the island there is a production of venetian masks and many people work in the nearest Murano, creating precoius glass objects. A detailed section about shops will be very useful for you to plan your shopping. A guide to shopping in Burano and Venice Where can I eat in Burano, Venice and its islands? Isoladiburano.it set a section in which you can find information about both restaurants and pubs where to snack. A guide for eating out in Burano and Venice islands How can I find accommodation in Burano, Venice and its islands? We offer a section about accommodation in Venice islands and around them, which will follow you to choose the fitter resort for your holidays. A lot of inns, bed and breakfasts, apartments and hotels in Venice are available, such as resorts in Burano and in the nearest places like Mazzorbo, Torcello, Murano, Mestre, Cavallino Treporti, Jesolo and Abano Terme.

IsoladiBurano.it and all the inhabitants of Burano wish you a good navigation ....and they hope that it will become a real holiday in our places. Burano Tours and Venice Tours Burano Island | Venice tourism Tweet Burano is amongst the main islands of the Venetian lagoon. At the moment about 3000 people live there and it is part of the municipality of Venice. It is linked to the smaller island of Mazzorbo by a small bridge. Just like Venice, it is divided into “Sestieri” (districts): San Martino Sinistro, San Martino Destro, San Mauro, Terranova and Giudecca (not to be confused with the homonymous island). The isle of Burano is famous for the lace working art, (a tradition since the XVI century), its bright multicoloured houses and for the culinary traditions. The centenary lace sawing school founds its history on a legend: a fisherman from Burano resisted to the sound of the Sirens in the name of the love for his girlfriend that was waiting for him in Burano. He received from the Queen of the Waves a crown made of foaming water to give to his beloved woman.

The friends of the lucky lady, envious of the gift she had, tried to copy it, that’s how the Burano lace sawing school was born, a romantic tale that suits the romantic atmosphere of the island. The Island, as many zones of the Venetian Lagoon, was founded by some inhabitants of the Roman city of Altino during the Barbarian invasions. The name Burano comes from the word Boreana, a district or a door in the city of Altino. The first houses made of bricks were built around year 1000, as the early houses were pile dwellings with walls and ceilings made of cane and mud. Its autonomy ended soon under the control of Venice as it is now. The centre of the island lies around the Church of San Martino and faces Baldassarre Galuppi Square (realized filling in a canal). This is the only church of the island and its bell tower is well known for being tilt of several degrees because of its pliable ground. The colours of the houses are a peculiarity that makes the island unique.

The origin of the colours is unknown, they could be possibly related to a family name or, more likely, to help fishermen to find out the island during the foggy days (not a rarity at all for Burano). If you'd like to take home with you a small part of tradition you can buy a packet of “Bussolai” , a typical Biscuit made in Burano, yellow, made of eggs, flour, butter, sugar a sort of doughnut, (not to be confused with the Bussolai made in Chioggia, toasted bread with the shape of a ring). The best periods to visit the island are Springtime and Summertime, either for the weather or the absence of fog. It can be reached from Venice, Murano with public boats (that link also Torcello and Treporti). Tags: Burano, Venice Travel Guide - Tour Italy Now Tour Italy Now Burano Travel Guide Introduction If for whatever reason you’re feeling down while in Venice, then a trip to Burano should bring your spirits right back up with its quiet charm and its postcard-perfect scenery.

Often called as “The Most Cheerful Place in Italy” by many travelers, it’s hard to stay gloomy when you’re surrounded by color and a general atmosphere of coziness. One of the many islands that comprise the area of Venice, Burano is an ancient town that is believed to have been settled by the Romans as early as the 6th century. As for its name, it is still debated as to whether “Burano” came about because it was founded by the Buriana family, or because the early settlers of the island hail from the island of Buranello which is about five miles to the south. Although it has been around for a long time, Burano was (and still is) mainly a fishing village, and didn’t really stand out until the 16th century when the women of the island began making lace while the men were out fishing for the day. According to local legend, this came about thanks to a fisherman and a mermaid. The fisherman was said to have been engaged to a local woman, and while he was fishing in the lagoon, a mermaid attempted to seduce him with her siren song.

However, he was able to resist her charms as he wanted to be faithful to his lover. Moved by this display of loyalty, the queen of the mermaids decided to give him a reward, and she splashed her tail against the side of his boat and created foam from which a beautiful and delicate wedding veil was formed. The fisherman went back home with the queen’s gift, and when he married his fiancée, she wore the veil at her wedding. All of the island’s womenfolk saw the veil and were so enchanted by how lovely it was that they attempted to emulate it for their own wedding dresses, using fine thread and needles. Whether or not mermaids really started the lace industry in Burano, we can never really tell. But what IS known is that the industry flourished at that time, and the handiwork of the lace-makers was exported and delivered to the homes and palaces of rich and important people all across Europe. At times, some of Burano’s lace-makers were even invited abroad, particularly France, where they continued their trade in creating finery for the French upper classes.

Unfortunately, the trade declined in the 18th century during the fall of the Venetian Republic, but it once again saw a revival in 1872 when a school for lacemaking was established (“Scuola Merletti”) thanks to the efforts of a local lace-maker, Cencia Scarpariola who introduced new patterns and techniques, and raised lace-making into an art form. These days, visitors mainly go to Burano in order to see the colorful fishermen’s houses and for the handmade point lace which is still made in the traditional manner by the townsfolk. For those wondering why Burano’s houses are painted the way they are, this is a local island tradition which takes after the original color schemes of fishing boats that were used a long time ago. In fact, the color scheme is a main feature of the island, and if any homeowner wanted to repaint their home, they would have to secure a permit from the local government who will then provide them with a list of colors that they may use, depending on where their house is located on the island. What to See Handmade Lace Products Unless it hasn’t been made clear yet, the island’s main product is its lace handicrafts.

Visitors will be encountering many shops that sell all sorts of lace products, from bookmarks to full wedding dresses, so if you’re hunting for good quality lace and fabric, prepare to spend a lot of time shopping here. Museo del Merletto (Lace Museum) A main landmark that celebrates the local main industry, the Lace Museum is one of Buranoi’s must-see attractions. It is a small two-level museum which contains an impressive collection of rare and valuable items that showcase historic and modern lace designs and techniques. It allows visitors to witness how the lace industry and Venetian lace-making in general has evolved over the centuries, and there are also many important documents and drawings which come from the archives of the old Scuola Merletti that can be perused. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter groups of local women seated in a sewing circle, making lace using traditional tools and methods. The museum’s visiting hours are, from April 1 to October 31, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; and from November 1 to March 31, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

It is closed on Mondays, and national holidays such as Christmas and New Year. Tickets cost EUR 5.00 at full price, though there are also discounted rates available, so be sure to check with your travel agent or tour organizer. It is also possible to visit the Lace Museum after hours, but you will have to book ahead at least five business days in advance in order to confirm availability, and you must have a group of at least 15 people. For after hour tours and visits, be aware that tickets can cost up to EUR 30.00. Again, check with your tour organizer. As for the venue itself, it is fully accessible for persons with disabilities, and it has a small café and museum shop where guide books and souvenirs are sold. Church of San Martino One of the island’s most identifiable landmarks, the Church of San Martino can easily be seen from all around the island, thanks to its own leaning bell tower.

Inside the church can also be found the painting “Crucifixion” by the famous Italian artist Giambattista Tiepolo who was known for his work in the Rococo style, and who has been called by art historians as “the greatest decorative painter of eighteenth-century Europe, as well as its most able craftsman.” Take Postcard-Perfect Photos Take a snap just about anywhere on the island of Burano, and you are guaranteed to come up with images that can easily be turned into postcards and posters. Thanks to the color scheme of all the homes on the island, every angle is always pretty, and this is why Burano is a favorite among photographers worldwide. Partake of the Seafood Remember that Burano is still a working, functioning fishing town! Because of that, you can expect to enjoy Venice’s freshest seafood here, and there is no lack of small restaurants and trattorias that serve up the day’s catch in the form of delicious traditional dishes… and all for a fraction of the cost as compared to other, more touristy places in Venice!

Side Trip: San Francesco del Deserto For Roman Catholics or anyone who want to REALLY get away from it all for a while and get some peace and quiet, a quick trip to the tiny island monastery of San Francesco del Deserto may be in order. About 20 minutes by row boat from Burano, the monastery itself dates back to the 13th century, and currently houses a small group of Franciscan monks. Its visiting hours are from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily, when the monks living there can show you around. There are no entrance fees, but donations and offerings are always welcome. It is also possible to lodge at the monastery, but you will have to contact the monastery directly to check for availability and other details. This can be handled for you by your tour organizer. Tips and Advice A lot of visitors just go to Burano for a quick day trip and then return to their hotels in more touristy areas of Venice.

However, there are also hotels and lodging available in Burano, so if you would like to spend a few quiet days on this charming island, don’t worry because there is no lack of places to stay at. When shopping for lace, keep in mind that true Venetian point lace is in limited supply because they are all made by hand, and therefore take a long time to produce. Before purchasing anything, unless you actually witnessed it being crafted in front of you by a sewing circle, inspect the item thoroughly because there are also many items that are sold at shops that are actually machine-made and/or imported. Take note, however, that the real thing can cost a pretty penny, so be prepared to shell out some cash if you would like to own genuine Burano lace. Yes! Please send me my FREE Insider Italy Vacation Checklist with all the insider travel secrets I'll need for a perfect Italy vacation. What are you looking for? Burano | Italy Burano Painted Island in the Venetian Lagoon Submitted by ancos on Sat, 09/20/2014 - 20:00 Painted Island in the Venetian Lagoon Ph.

wikimedia Burano is a small island in the Venetian lagoon, in Italy. In fact, Burano is a series of several different islands all linked with bridges. It is located just 7 Km from Venice and can be reached by boat or ferry. The trip takes about 40 minutes. The island is mainly famous for its lace work and there are several shops here where beautiful lace cloths can be bought. In the 16th century, the island grew in popularity when local women started making lace and it was soon very sought after by people throughout the country. The population of the island is today close to 4000 people. Houses Burano is mainly famous for two things: its lace and its colorful houses. These houses are quite small, brightly painted and are extremely popular among European artists. There are some famous artists who own houses here, including Philippe Starck . The color with which houses have to be painted is decided through a well set up system: when a resident wants to paint his or her own house, an official request has to be sent to the municipality, which first considers the set of approved colors for that part of the island, then approves or disapproves of the suggested color.

Because of this practice, the island can be divided in defined areas, characterized by certain color schemes, a fact that makes it different from any other place in the lagoon. Church of San Martino The church of San Martino is the only important church of the island. It's not very large, nor very grand. The most noteworthy aspect of the church is its bell tower. Museum and School of Lace Making The museum and school of lace making was set up on the island to preserve its ancient tradition of this craft. The museum is quite small, but provides useful information on how and when such tradition started and explains a lot of other aspects related to it. The school of lace making teaches the art of making lace, which is a bit time consuming and requires a lot of intricate work: that's why Burano's lace is so expensive! Some more about Burano's lace and its history Calle Galuppi Calle Galuppi is the main street on the island: it is quite charming, since it is lined with shops painted with beautiful pastel colors, just like all the houses on the island. All of them sell lace, so if this is what you are interested in buying, seek no further.

There are also a few bakeries and food stores serving traditional pastries and snacks. Calle Galuppi is a good place to just walk around and observe the locals, who spend a lot of their time here, as it is a true focal point of the island's day-to-day life: people meet, chat and exchange news here, their voices and laughter becoming part of Burano's charming and colorful landscape. Colorful wall and window in Burano, Venice Ph. depositphoto.com/robertcrum Getting to Burano The easiest way to get to Burano is from Venice. Instead of taxi and bus services, Venice has quite a lot of motorboats, which are known as vaporetti. These vaporetti take around 40 minutes to reach the island. The LN line Vaporetti is available in Venice from Tre Porti, Punta Sabbioni and Fondamente Nuove. Moving Around the Island Burano is fairly small and there is only one way to move around it, on foot. There are not many places or attractions to explore, but the colorful village alone is worth the visit. The streets are narrow and in the main one (Calle Galuppi) you can find all the shops.

Walking around the island is quite pleasant and enjoyable, since the houses here are very charming and colorful. Stay and Accommodation Burano has no hotels or any accommodation facilities. The island is very small and has remained quite well protected from tourism. Apart from day excursions and day trips, there are no visitors who stay here overnight. Since it is quite close to Venice, most tourists prefer to visit the island during the day and stay in the city overnight. Eating on Burano Burano does not really have restaurants, small or big. The island has a few food shops, bakeries and small shops selling coffees, breakfast items and a few light dishes. These food shops are mainly located on the main street of the island, Calle Galuppi. The main food items to try here in Burano are local cookies and traditional pastries, which are available in almost all food shops. The cookies, called bussolai, are especially popular with the locals: shaped like an "S", they are are light and delicious and can be found in all the bakeries here. Shopping in Burano The best thing to purchase here in Burano is lace. Lace is available everywhere on the island.

However, visitors need to be careful while selecting it, since quite a lot of places sell cheap foreign lace on the island now. Also, these days lace is not made in the same traditional manner because it is very time consuming, so modern Burano lace is not quite as intricate as antique one is. If you want to buy true, original and traditionally made Burano lace, be ready to fork out quite a bit of money for it. Take a virtual tour of the island with this video Burano: Venice Island Excursions | Italy Heaven Hotel availability search Burano Burano is a pretty island in the northern part of the Venetian lagoon. Famous for its lace-making and for its brightly-coloured fishermen's houses, the island is a photographer's paradise. A trip to Burano makes a great excursion or daytrip from Venice ( more about transport to Burano ), when it can be combined with visits to the abandoned island of Torcello and its quiet neighbour Mazzorbo . Exploring Burano provides countless photo opportunities. There are many charming yards and squares where drying laundry adds to the general decorative gaiety of Burano.

Along the lagoon shore you'll find superb views of neighbouring island Torcello (with, on a clear day, a mountainous backdrop) and smaller islands like San Francesco del Deserto (see below). The town of Burano covers the island, with several small canals acting as thoroughfares. There are a couple of larger squares, and many little lanes and alleys. The town's fishing industry can be glimpsed along the canalsides and around the island's shores, where there are tiny fishing harbours. There are no essential tourist attractions other than the island itself and its general ambience. Apart from the painted houses, Burano's most identifiable landmark is the island's church, San Martino, which has an impressively-leaning belltower, to rival the most slanting of Venice's campanili. Inside the church is a Cruxifixion by Tiepolo. While Burano's fishermen were out on the lagoon, their wives would traditionally sit outside their coloured houses making lace. The standard of Burano's lace was very high, and the island became famous for its quality. The island's lace-making museum (Museo del Merletto) is one of Venice's civic museums and included in a joint ticket.

Visitors can admire examples of lace made locally over the centuries, scrutinise photographic and written documentation and sometimes see lace-making in progress. You may also see women making lace outside some of the shops and houses, and every tourist shop is filled with lace handkerchiefs, doilies and clothes. The real article is very costly; the rest is cheap and imported. The brightly-painted walls extend all through Burano, not merely along the principal tourist canals. We have no idea if householders are encouraged or even compelled to maintain their vivid colour schemes, or if it's all genuine local taste. Guidebooks suggest the painting began with the fishermen's desire to identify their own houses from the lagoon, which seems sweet but not particularly likely (the majority aren't visible from the water in any case). Burano certainly seems to an outsider like a cheerful place to live. Open doors and laundry drying outside in the lanes adds to the impression of a friendly and tight-knit community. Visitors don't need to spend much time in Burano to see and photograph its main attraction: the colourful houses. But if you have longer to spend, it is also a nice place to enjoy lunch or wander around the quieter lanes.

Although it is composed of the same components as Venice (houses, canals, bridges), Burano is very different in appearance and atmosphere and adds some variety to a Venetian holiday. Eating in Burano As well as a bar by the ferry stop, there are several other affordable places to eat in Burano. Wandering through the town's main squares you'll find a small range of cafes and restaurants. Ristorante Riva Rosa The best meal I've enjoyed on Burano was at a restaurant called Riva Rosa, which is on a picturesque corner of the town's most picturesque canal. This is a smart and expensive restaurant, but a far cry from the over-priced tourist eateries you'll find throughout Venice. The ambience is stylish and modern, and everything was of the highest quality. Tables arranged outside enjoyed blazing spring sunshine as well as the prettiest of views. Staff were friendly, obliging and spoke good English. The menu is composed largely of seafood dishes, but upon explaining that I didn't eat fish, the waiter arranged for the chef to produce a special vegetarian dish for me.

This was a lovely well-presented dish of spaghetti with a selection of vegetables including courgette, red pepper, aubergine, parsley (I thought) and plenty of oil. The meal tasted delicious, as did the bread and olive oil served previously. Other diners, indulging in the local lagoon and seafood dishes, seemed very happy with their meals and were testing out the wine-list. Prices were fairly high (although my vegetarian dish wasn't extortionate at 12 euros), but the quality matched the expense. Near Burano Mazzorbo is an interesting detour, but most visitors to Burano set their sights first on famous, abandoned Torcello. Ferries (route T) run the short distance from Burano's ferry stop to Torcello every half hour during the daytime - they use the same stop and have similar timetables to the longer-distance ferries so check that you are getting on the right boat. One of our friends ended up returning to Venice by mistake. Over the water lies San Francesco del Deserto, a little island monastery. Archaeological remains on the island go back to the Roman era; the monastery dates to the thirteenth century.

The monks (see website in the links panel on the right) will show you around between certain visiting hours (an offering is welcome). The difficulty is getting to the island. Visitors can try negotiating with Burano's fishermen or water-taxi drivers. Travel to Burano If you're starting your journey in Venice, the easiest way to get to Burano is to take the LN (Laguna Nord) ferry from the Fondamente Nuove stop on Venice's northern shore (there are several different ferry stops so make sure you have the right one). The boat is bigger than the city's normal vaporetti, and has a few seats outside. Normal Venice ACTV transport tickets are valid for the journey. Ferries run every half hour, and the journey time to Burano is 42 minutes. The island of Mazzorbo (the stop before Burano) is connected to Burano by a footbridge, so you can alight here if you wish to explore Mazzorbo first, then finish the journey on foot. A larger boat links Burano with the Lido, heading along the outer edge of the lagoon.

On this site Go There: Island of Burano — ITALY OUR ITALY Go There: Island of Burano The locals now draw tourists to Burano to see their brightly colored homes. The island of Burano is located in the Venetian lagoon. I think of Burano as the 'Graphic Isle', because of the juxtaposition of the simple shapes and vivid colors one finds there. There will be fresh linens on the bed tonight! The Venetian lagoon holds many other islands besides the main island-town of Venice. The two other islands most visited by tourists are Murano, where Venetian glass is still made, and Burano, where Venetian lace was made for centuries. Chances are that you've seen this award-winning photo before Though a bit of lace is still hand made in Burano, it has become a lost art due to the competition of machine-made lace from other parts of the world. Perhaps the demise of the Burano lace industry is what makes Burano so colorful -- the locals now draw tourists to Burano to see their brightly colored homes.

Burano is located a bit northeast of the town of Venice and to get there, you will need to take a vaporetto (water bus). It takes about 45 minutes to reach Burano from Venice's Fondamente Nove vaporetto stop. On the way, you soon pass by the cemetery island of San Michele and the glass lover's island of Murano before you get to a long stretch of water -- take your guidebook to pass the time. The buildings on the island are not of new construction! There are several nice restaurants on the island, so when it comes time to have lunch or dinner, you won't have any problem getting a typical Venetian meal. Many of the restaurants and shops are located on the main thoroughfare of Via Baldassarre Galuppi. For the photos of the colorful homes you see in this article, I spent most of my time on the eastern half of the island. Life on the Island of Burano Some of the local citizenry getting together for their daily chat. [as always, please click an image for a larger view] Friends gather for an afternoon chat Another local keeping an eye on the situation in Burano.

Local wildlife...there are many, many cats Yes, there are some lovely places to eat on the island, and there is a definite emphasis on local seafoof. Burano has been settled for many years, and some of the early architectural elements are beginning to shift a bit. This campanile does not elicit confidence As on the main Venetian island, religion has play a strong part in the culture of Burano. Here you can see one of the many religious shrines, and a self-aged photo of a glass case housing cherished relics. The Graphic Side of Burano Now I introduce you to that very colorful and graphic side of the island of Burano. Daily Life on Burano -- even the elements of daily chores are pleasantly arranged! Walls, Windows and Doors -- contrasting colors are de rigueur on the isle. The next three photos are some of my favorites from Burano because of their strong graphic nature. For these first two, I very consciously revealed a smidgen of certain elements to provide a clue to the composition -- the bit of pavement in the first and a hint of a distant wall in the second. My all-time Burano favorite which I've titled 'Just Around the Corner' has been an award winner.

What is that glowning just around the corner? Let's go find out! Passages -- even the passages have strong graphic elements. Crumbling Character -- many of the building's facades show the ravages of time. Place it Just There -- everyday objects seem to have had studied placement! Utilitarian Needs Combine with Graphic Needs -- as far as I can tell, this is a fire hydrant -- but I may be mistaken. Serenity Not all is garish color on Burano...there is also a good bit of tranquility, too. I found my two trips to the island of Burano in the Venetian lagoon to be well worth the efforts. You can indeed still find a bit of hand-made lace, too -- you will have to look a bit and pay a bit when you find it -- but what a nice souvenir! I'll see you in Burano! Ciao for now, Murano Glass and Burano Lace Tour from Venice - Venice | Viator Murano Glass and Burano Lace Tour from Venice From USD $ 37.97 View price calendar We're sorry, we cannot confirm pricing due to the following: We're sorry, this tour or activity is not available at this time.

Please try selecting another date and/or a different number of travelers. An error has occurred We're sorry! We've encountered a temporary glitch and cannot process your request. Our team is investigating the problem. In the meantime try pressing the back button, refreshing the page or returning to . Adult (Age 15+) Child (Age 2 to 14) Infant (Age 0 to 1) Important Info Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts with a day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets. Highlights Half-day Murano and Burano tour from Venice Watch local craftsmen at work in a Murano glass workshop Browse an impressive collection of glass artwork See Burano lace being made by local islanders Visit the Burano Lace Museum independently Recent Photos of This Tour Murano Glass and Burano Lace Tour from Venice BURANO Murano Glass and Burano Lace Tour from Venice Photo by: Paul C Cool mosaic on someones house This creative and colorful island has many treasures at every corner!

Someone's front door way! Photo by: Janine P The beautiful island of Burano! Photo by: Janine P 09 2016 Another color match. You can find a color to match most of what you wear when visiting here. lol Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Old church and Tower. Another example of the several leaning towers all around the island of Venice. Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Charming plaza. One of the charm little plazas in Burano. Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Match the building color to ... Played a game on finding a building the would match the shirt colors we were wearing. Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Beautifully Burano. Beside artistic lace Burano has many beautiful colored buildings. Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Old style lace making in ... A demo being shown on how a section of lace is created.

Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Blue Comet Magnificent piece of glass structure on display in Murano. Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Horse glass piece. A demo glass piece created for us to see how piece are created from raw soft glass. Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Heating the glass Artist working on the glass piece reheating it in the oven. Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Murano Glass artist. Glass artist creating a new piece. Photo by: Jose United States of America, 09 2016 Burano 07 2016 Artisan blowing glass Here is a photo I took of one of the glass blowers working with the glass. He literally did blow the glass, and made a ... Photo by: Sarah J 07 2016 Colourful houses at Burano You will not stop taking photos of the colorful houses as you stroll around the island.

Photo by: Kam Heng C 04 2016 What You Can Expect Murano Glass and Burano Lace Tour from Venice Situated just across the Venetian Lagoon from Venice, the lovely islands of Murano and Burano are world-renowned for their traditional artisan crafts. You’ll meet up with your guide in central Venice for the short boat ride to Murano, a picturesque grouping of islands that has been home to some of the world’s finest artisan glassblowers since the 13th century. Visit the workshop of a local glassblower to watch delicate forms take shape from molten glass through a combination of rolling, shaping with iron tools and blowing through a long metal tube. Learn tricks of the trade, like how minerals are added to give the candy-colored vases and chandeliers of Murano their vibrant hue. Enjoy some free time on the island to explore other workshops and perhaps pick up a souvenir to take home. Hop back on the boat for the scenic ride to Burano, where traditional lacemaking workshops are scattered among the island’s brightly colored homes. Learn about the history of Burano lace and how it was once sought after by monarchs across Europe for its exquisite quality.

You’ll get a chance to watch local craftswomen creating lace through a series of finely detailed weaving and stitching, carrying on a tradition that has thrived here for centuries. If you like, visit the Burano Lace Museum on your own to delve even deeper into the history of this elegant craft. Enjoy free time to explore the island and peruse local shops before the return boat trip to Venice. Customer Reviews

Question: What is the main handicraft made on the Venetian island of Burano
Answer: Lace